Public Works staff presented bids for a secure-fencing project to enclose a vacated portion of street as part of a public-safety and property-protection effort. Assistant Public Works Director Aaron Nix said design work is complete and that the project’s hard infrastructure contract will begin once the council approves the award. He reported a grant of about $200,000 and prior budget approval of approximately $50,000 for new equipment; staff said the total project construction estimate discussed at the prior meeting was roughly $393,000.

The council considered Resolution No. 1393-0725, which awards the secure-fencing project to Diversified Holdings Northwest LLC and authorizes the city manager to execute contract documents. After a motion and second, the council adopted the resolution by voice vote, allowing staff to proceed with contract award and construction. Staff said signage and outreach to nearby properties were underway and that the contract will help protect officers and address an identified public-safety need in that segment of the city.

No public comments were recorded on the item during the meeting. Staff will administer the contract and return to council with project updates as work progresses.